Benefits Reduce work related injuries and illnesses Improve morale and productivity Reduce workers’ compensation costs Effective Safety and Health Programs
Major Elements Management commitment and employee involvement Worksite analysis Safety and health training Hazard prevention and control
These are complementary elements; Management Commitment and Employee Involvement
Policy and Goals
Employee Involvement
Parties responsible for the safety and health program must have authority and resources. Managers, supervisors, and employees must be held accountable for meeting their responsibilities. Program operations must be reviewed at least annually, to evaluate, identify deficiencies, and revise, as needed. Responsibility
Examine the worksite and identify: -- existing hazards; -- conditions and operations where changes might occur to create hazards. Management must actively analyze the work and the worksite to anticipate and prevent harmful occurrences. Worksite Analysis
Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey for safety and health. Job Hazard Analysis. Who may help you: -- OSHA/PEOSH Consultation Program -- Insurance companies -- Consultants Comprehensive Survey
Conduct regular (usually weekly) site inspections. Establish daily work area inspection procedures. Develop and use a checklist. Provide a reliable system for employees, without fear of reprisal, to notify management about apparent hazardous conditions and to receive timely and appropriate responses. Safety and Health Inspections
Investigate accidents and “near miss” incidents, so that their causes and means for prevention are identified. Analyze injury and illness trends, so that common cause patterns can be identified and prevented. Additional Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
To prevent and control hazards you must use: Engineering controls; Administrative controls; Personal protective equipment; Safe work practices communicated; thru training, positive reinforcement, correction of unsafe performance, enforcement. Controlling the Hazards
Maintain the facility and equipment. Emergency planning. Training and drills, as needed. Medical program. First aid on site. Physician and emergency care nearby. Hazard Prevention Planning
Safety and Health Training Address the safety and health responsibilities of ALL personnel. Incorporate it into other training and job performance or practice.
Employees must understand the hazards they may be exposed to and how to prevent harm to themselves and others from hazard exposure. Orientation training must be given to site and contract workers. Safety and Health Orientation
Analyze work to identify potential hazards in area of responsibility. Maintain physical protections in work areas. Reinforce employee training through performance feedback and, if needed, enforcement of safe work practices. Supervisor Responsibilities
Specific Training Needs
Summary Effective worker safety and health programs Reduce work related injuries and illnesses. Improve morale and productivity. Reduce workers’ compensation costs.
SAFETY FIRST
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